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Monday, December 31, 2012

This year has been wonderful! We had 12 giveaways, 9 free tutorials written, 2 new ePatterns published, 2 printed patterns published (including Simplicity 1824 and Sew It All magazine, Goodnight gown), 1 Sew-A-Long (Braid Bag) and a trip to Spoonflower! I'd say 2012 been a fun year.

I hope that 2013 brings more ePatterns published (including the iPad Mini Case), Sew It All will publish another Sew Spoiled pattern in the spring, we have big plans for more tutorials and I have dreams of writing a book. It is hard to believe I have been blogging for the last 5 years! January 3rd will mark our 5 year blogiversary! Thank you for listening, writing comments and sharing your own experiences here with me.

Friday, December 28, 2012

This Month's Giveaway is for a Sew Spoiled 4 epattern bundle package! It will run through midnight on December 28, 2012 with the winners being announced on January 1, 2013. We will send all four ePatterns through email January 3, 2013! All friends are welcome! What do you have to do to enter to win?? Follow the directions above.

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Hello!I am sorry for not writing. It has been hard to find words. I have been holding my kids closer and spend more time with my family, texting less and enjoying the small things in life.I am back and so excited about sharing more with you!

I thought that was so smart and it was all her idea. Of course little sister had to have that too.

I made a few handmade Christmas gifts I wanted to share...

I etched this Pyrex pan with a product called Etch All. I used my Silhouette to cut out the decal design, placed the vinyl where I wanted the design to go and then placed Etch All cream over it for 15 minutes. Wash the surface and you have your design on the glass. Here is a great tutorial on how to DIY. This was so easy!!! I wish I figured this out before Dec. 24th. Hehehe:)

I made this scarf by double knitting it on a rectangular loom. It was so soft!

For Christmas, I received Boots! Not just one pair, which is all that I asked for, but two pair (brown and black)!!! I had no idea how much it can help your wardrobe!!! I can wear my spring time skirts/dresses with leggings/hose and layers. They are so warm! Now, I can make myself some boot cuffs, smiles! I think I might sew a few more Schoolhouse Tunics and Tova Tops too. Our December giveaway will be coming soon so look out for it.

Friday, December 14, 2012

I love making these cute little skirts for my Thirty One purse. They are simple to make and just by changing the skirt, I have a whole new look. I have also started playing with my embroidery machine and adding phrases or monogramming.

I found this fabric at Jo-Ann's for a $1.25. It was a red tag item marked $5.00 per yard and then 50% off. I only need half a yard, Woohoo! I used safety pins instead of the brackets to hook the skirt onto the purse. Love it when a plan comes together.

Monday, December 10, 2012

County Living has two fantasy books that will put you into the holiday spirit! 'Tis the season to be jolly, Fa, la, la, la, la! The first is Deck The Halls written by Katy McColl, former Executive Editor of O at Home and Country Living.

What a cute idea for the chapters in this book, icons!!

Deck the Halls is filled with recipes, note cards, stickers, to/from's and tips on how decorate your home.

I love the sticker pages and punch out gift boxes. This book says, "Use ME!", it is not a pretty picture book to put on the self. Deck the Halls is a Santa's little helper book, filled with fantastic ideas you can't find online. If you are looking for holiday inspiration, maybe you need an extra spring in your step, pick up this book. It will stay by your side all winter season.

Monday, December 3, 2012

Every year I try to make something handmade for all of my love ones. It makes me feel like a kid again. I think it really shows someone how much you care for them too. It is easy to buy a gift card at the grocery store and put someones name on it. Anyone can do that, but it really means more when you spend time making something special for someone you care about. I will admit that I wish December had extra days built in because it goes by so fast. So if you are pressed for time, here are some store bought gifts you can easily personalize.

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